Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
"This summer the Angels are back."
Three women operate as a skilled squad of private investigators who take on a case involving two lost rings that carry the private data of witnesses in the protection program. These rings disappear into a web of misdirection and high tech mischief, drawing the Angels into a hunt that grows... Read more
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About Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Three women operate as a skilled squad of private investigators who take on a case involving two lost rings that carry the private data of witnesses in the protection program. These rings disappear into a web of misdirection and high tech mischief, drawing the Angels into a hunt that grows riskier by the hour. As they trace the rings, a wave of informants is killed, pushing the trio to hunt down the rogue agent behind the killings. The pursuit sweeps through glittering cities, wild car chases, and flashy gadgetry, yet the core spark remains their witty rapport and teamwork. The mission tests their wits and nerves while they blend danger with a wink of humor. Their banter brightens every peril.
Released in 2003, the film was directed by McG and built as a sequel to the 2000 Charlie's Angels movie, continuing the on screen trio and the franchise from the 1990s television roots, with a brisk tempo and action sequences.
Worldwide box office reached about 259.2 million dollars against a 120 million budget, underscoring solid commercial viability for the franchise during the early 2000s. It performed well in several markets, confirming the trio's broad audience appeal around the world too.
Along with its predecessors, this entry helped cement Diaz, Barrymore and Liu as a leading screen trio in light hearted action. Its glossy visuals, sharp banter, and high energy defined an era for female led blockbusters and parodies, and the team's charisma left a lasting footprint on pop culture today.
Critical reception was mixed, with praise for the trio's chemistry and the film's breezy pace, while some critics found the plot light and the humor familiar. Key themes include teamwork, friendship among women, and a playful balance of glamour and danger, with a light hearted critique of celebrity culture everywhere.
What Viewers Are Saying
Audiences remember this one as a loud glossy throwback that leans on fast edits, cheeky humor, and stunts more than a tight plot. Diaz, Liu and Barrymore still bring energy, and the fight scenes feel a notch sharper than the first film even if the setup is campy and hurried. For some, the rings and witness protection angle come off as a heavy MacGuffin that slows the pace, while other viewers laugh at the era's over the top style.
Details
- Release Date
- June 25, 2003
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Rating
- PG-13
- User Ratings
- 3,212 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Comedy
- Country
- United States
- Collection
- Charlie's Angels Collection
- Studio
- Wonderland Sound and Vision +3 more
- Budget
- $120,000,000
- Box Office
- $259,175,788
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Cameron Diaz
Natalie Cook
Drew Barrymore
Dylan Sanders
Lucy Liu
Alex Munday
Demi Moore
Madison Lee
Bernie Mac
Jimmy Bosley
Justin Theroux
Seamus O'Grady
Robert Patrick
Ray Carter
Crispin Glover
Thin Man
Shia LaBeouf
Max Petroni
Luke Wilson
Pete Kominsky
Director: McG
Written by: Marianne Wibberley, Cormac Wibberley, John August